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Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a fault, contact the Cuisinart Customer Care Line (refer to “UK After Sales Service’’ section for further information).
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart Soup Maker Plus. For over 30 years Cuisinart’s aim has been to produce the very finest kitchen equipment. All Cuisinart products are engineered for exceptionally long life, and designed to be easy to use as well as to give excellent performance day after day.
Product Description Lid with Removable Measuring Cup Glass Jar Assembly includes: Glass Jar Max Fill Level: 1750ml (Cold Use) / 1400ml (Hot Use) Non-Stick Heating Plate Jar Collar Blade Assembly Motor Base On/Off Button Blending Dial Slow Stir Button Timer Control Heat Control Non-Slip Rubber Feet...
Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use if damaged, or if the appliance has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a fault, contact the Cuisinart Customer Care Line (See “UK After Sales Service” section).
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Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system. This appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 04/108/EC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 06/95/EC (Safety of domestic electrical appliances). IMPORTANT – Child safety: THIS APPLIANCE GETS HOT! Always keep out of the reach of children during and after use.
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UK Wiring Instructions The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE = NEUTRAL BROWN = LIVE YELLOW & GREEN = EARTH As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colour marking identifying the terminals on your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N.
The Soup Maker Preparing to Use Your Soup Maker Before first use, and after each use, clean the glass jar thoroughly (see Cleaning & Maintenance section). Place the motor base on a a dry, flat, sturdy surface. To fit the glass jar assembly to the base of the Soup Maker, position the jar unit on the motor base so that the arrow on the jar collar is level with the arrow on the base (fig.
Using Your Soup Maker Using your Soup Maker for Cooking Prepare your ingredients. Remove the lid (see section1) Add your base ingredients and then replace the lid and measuring cup, ensuring the pouring spout on the jar is covered by the protrusion on the lid. Plug the unit into an appropriate mains socket.
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N.B The maximum capacity when preparing hot ingredients is 1.4L. Do not exceed this. When the cooking time has finished, 4 beeps will sound to let you know that the cooking cycle has ended and the unit will automatically switch off. You can then proceed to blend your recipe (see section 2C) or serve your recipe.
Using the Slow Stir Function The Soup Maker is equipped with a slow stir function which can be activated at any time in the cooking cycle. To activate, press the ‘SLOW STIR’ button. The blades will automatically stir the ingredients for a maximum of 30 seconds.
Using your Soup Maker for Blending Hot Ingredients After cooking, you may want to blend your recipe to achieve a puréed or smooth consistency. As a safety feature the blending dial can only be activated when the cooking process is complete. Ensure the lid and measuring cup are correctly fitted, ensuring the pouring spout on the jar is covered by the protrusion on the lid.
Using your Soup Maker for Blending Cold Ingredients Prepare your ingredients. Add your ingredients and then replace the lid and measuring cup, ensuring the pouring spout on the jar is covered by the protrusion on the lid. N.B The maximum capacity when blending cold ingredients is 1.75L. Do not exceed this. Plug the unit into an appropriate mains socket.
Safety Features Your Soup Maker is equipped with the following safety features to ensure safety when blending hot liquids. As a safety measure, the blender speed may only be activated when the cooking process is complete. You can however, use the ‘SLOW STIR’ function at any stage during the cooking process. If the temperature inside the glass jar is below 60°C, all 4 blending speeds and the pulse function can be operated.
Hints & Tips If you are sautéing ingredients on the hot plate, always use butter or oil. Ensure that the butter/oil goes onto the heating plate and not onto the blades. Use the measuring cup in the lid to measure liquid ingredients. Always replace after ingredients have been added. When blending cold ingredients, in order to achieve best results when chopping fresh herbs, garlic, onions, citrus zest, bread crumbs, nuts and spices, make sure the glass jar and blades are completely dry.
Periodically check all parts before reassembly. If any part is damaged or jar is chipped or cracked, DO NOT USE THE SOUP MAKER. Contact the Cuisinart Customer Care Line (See “UK After Sales Service” section). CAUTION: Blade is very sharp. Handle with care.
UK Guarantee This Cuisinart appliance is guaranteed for consumer use for 3 years. This guarantee covers defects under normal use from date of purchase and ceases to be valid in the event of alteration or repairs by unauthorised persons. If the appliance does not perform satisfactorily due to defects in materials or manufacture, it will be repaired or replaced through Conair UK After Sales Service.
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